Korean War
| Service # | 1061714 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Private First Class U.S. Marine Corps |
| Date of Death | December 8 1950 |
Combat Action Ribbon (Navy)
Korean Service Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Purple Heart
Silver Star
United Nations Service Medal
For his leadership and valor, Private First Class Baccari was awarded the Silver Star, the Purple Heart, the Combat Action Ribbon, the Korean Service Medal, the United Nations Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal and the Korean War Service Medal.
Notes
Private First Class Baccari was a member of Company F, 2nd Battalion, 7th Marines, 1st Marine Division. On December 8, 1950, his company was subjected to a savage attack by a numerically superior enemy force near Koto-ri, North Korea. He voluntarily left his covered position to carry his wounded comrades to a protected area. He continued to search for and evacuate casualties in sub-zero weather until he was mortally wounded.